southern washingtonia

How to Grow and Care for southern washingtonia

southern washingtonia · Washingtonia robusta
Also known as: Mexican fan palm; Mexican washingtonia; skyduster; thread palm

Grow under glass in loam-based compost with added leaf mould and sharp sand, in full light. Water moderately, provide moderate humidity when in growth and apply a liquid fertiliser monthly during the summer. Water sparingly in winter . See palm cultivation indoors

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Planting and Growing southern washingtonia

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow under glass in loam-based compost with added leaf mould and sharp sand, in full light. Water moderately, provide moderate humidity when in growth and apply a liquid fertiliser monthly during the summer. Water sparingly in winter . See palm cultivation indoors

How to Water southern washingtonia?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for southern washingtonia?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for southern washingtonia?

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What Soil Is Best for southern washingtonia?

Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for southern washingtonia?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize southern washingtonia?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune southern washingtonia?

Needs no regular pruning, but dead leaves may be removed by cutting close to the leaf base leaving stubs to create a neat pattern

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How to Propagate southern washingtonia?

Propagate by seed

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How to Transplant southern washingtonia?

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How to Care for southern washingtonia in Winter?

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How to Plant southern washingtonia?

Grow under glass in loam-based compost with added leaf mould and sharp sand, in full light. Water moderately, provide moderate humidity when in growth and apply a liquid fertiliser monthly during the summer. Water sparingly in winter . See palm cultivation indoors

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How to Repot southern washingtonia?

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How to Harvest southern washingtonia?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Glasshouse red spider mite and scale insects may be troublesome

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The Toxicity of southern washingtonia

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Attributes of southern washingtonia

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Palms
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright
OriginMexico

Scientific Classification

Species
Washingtonia robusta
Genus
Washingtonia
Family
Arecaceae
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